Bertha Gomez
Tampa,FL
Summary
My passion for patient care has evolved throughout my journey from a Patient Care Technician to a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse and now a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nurse. These experiences have strengthened my clinical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to provide compassionate care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments while building meaningful relationships with patients and families. Working in critical care has taught me the importance of individualized care and has inspired me to pursue a broader impact as I continue my education in a Doctor of Nursing Practice–Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) program. While I value my critical care foundation, I have developed a strong interest in plastic surgery and dermatology because these specialties uniquely combine science, precision, and artistry while allowing providers to improve not only physical outcomes but also patients’ confidence and quality of life. I am eager to integrate my critical care experience, advanced education, and passion for aesthetics into a specialty where I can continue delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
HCA Northside Hospital
HCA Northside Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Monitor and interpret hemodynamic parameters including arterial lines, central venous pressure (CVP), and cardiac rhythms to identify changes in patient status.
- Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients including CABG, valve replacement/repair, and other cardiovascular procedures.
- Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, sedation, and critical care infusions according to physician orders and unit protocols.
- Monitor and manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP support, and airway interventions.
- Assess, monitor, and provide care for chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, drains, and invasive lines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for critically ill patients.
- Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, emergency situations, rapid responses, and code blue events.
- Deliver patient and family education while providing emotional support throughout critical illness and recovery.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation while ensuring compliance with evidence-based practices and patient safety standards.
PROGRESSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
BayCare Health System
Baycare St. Anthony's Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide nursing care for cardiac progressive care patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions.
- Monitor telemetry, assess cardiac rhythms, and recognize changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications, cardiac drips, and treatments following evidence-based protocols.
- Care for patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, post-cardiac procedures, and other cardiovascular conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge care.
- Respond promptly to clinical deterioration and emergency situations while maintaining patient safety.
FLOAT TEAM PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, blood glucose checks, and patient observations.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes promptly to the nursing team.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care.
- Supported patient needs while maintaining accurate documentation and infection control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL09-2023
Skills
- Cerner
- Epic
- MediTech
Interests
Social Media Content Creation – Passionate about health and wellness promotion through digital platforms; skilled in creating engaging content that educates and inspires, Pilates & Wellness – Dedicated to personal fitness and holistic health through regular Pilates practice, promoting balance and stress management, Graduate Education – Currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP), with a strong focus on advancing clinical leadership and evidence-based care
Timeline
CARDIOVASCULAR INTENSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
HCA Northside Hospital
01.2025 - Current
PROGRESSIVE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
BayCare Health System
01.2024 - 01.2025
FLOAT TEAM PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
INTERNSHIPS
- PROGRESSIVE CARE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Apr 2024 - Jul 2024
- BayCare Health Systems
- Applicants hired into a specialty internship are required to attend four weeks of didactic training during the program.
- Nurses will collaborate with a preceptor for a minimum of 16 weeks with progress check-ins throughout to ensure a successful transition into acute hospital patient care.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- HCA Florida Blake Hospital
- Intensive Critical Care (12 weeks rotation)
- Student Nurse | CVICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma ICU
- Assisted with assessing post-op open heart surgery patients.
- Performed Arterial line removal
- Performed dressing changes with high degree burns
- Gathered and interpreted dramatic vital signs and lab value changes
- Assisted with maintaining various tools and equipment; monitored patients’ progress and condition
- Researched different diagnosis to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Performed assessments and assisted with care planning on patients transitioning out from intensive care
- Interpreted ECG strips
- Administered IV, subcutaneous, and oral medications
- Provided comfort care and family support for critical ill patients
- Performed wound care